Saturday, March 4, 2017

Would umpires obey a commissioner's order to not call time outs?

Sure. The umpires work for the league. Yes, the umpires have a union but they are more weak than ever due to replay, review and challenges. An automated strike zone is just a matter of time.

The umpires can easily be replaced. Not so the players. The players also have a union but the players are the product. And while most players can be replaced, star players are like stars in any industry.